From May 31st to June 3rd in 2017, the delegation led by Mr. Weng Jingnong, Dean of International School, Beihang University and Deputy Director of the Centre, visited Geographical Information and Space Technology Development Agent (GISTDA) and Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.

On June 1st, Mr. Anusorn Rungsipanich, Acting Rector of GISTDA Acadamy, warmly welcomed the delegation. Mr. Anusorn Rungsipanich briefly introduced the basic information of the agent, and explained its development progress on space technology research and education training. Representatives from GISTDA also reached the agreement with the delegation on the arrangement of the training program that would be launched in September in Thailand. Mr. Anusorn Rungsipanich said that three (3) members of GISTDA staff attended the welcome meeting were graduated from Beihang University. They were really excellent and had already become backbone members in GISTDA. He also expected more cooperation between Thailand and China in the future, especially more opportunities on education training, scientific researches and project cooperation with Beihang University. Additionally, he welcomed more Beihang graduates join GISTDA.

During June 2nd to 3rd, the delegation visited Chulalongkorn University, the top 1 university in Thailand and Space Krenovation Park. Prof. Chlermchon Satirapod of Chulalongkorn University briefly introduced the overall situation of the university, the foundation of space technology and talent cultivation. Then, Mr. Weng Jingnong introduced the development of Beidou International Exchange and Training Centre at Beihang University and the newly established BeiDou Belt & Road School. Then, representatives from both sides exchanged ideas on promoting the development of BeiDou/GNSS Laboratory for Education, Education and Research Sharing Network of Location Based Service for the Belt and Road Countries as well as encouraging exchanges of teachers and students. Both sides expressed their wishes on strengthening interdisciplinary talent cultivation training and bilateral cooperation.

During the visit, Mr. Weng Jingnong, Dean of International School, Beihang University, and Mr. Supot Teachavorasinskun, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn Univerisity, signed MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEIDOU BELT & ROAD SCHOOL (DRAFT).

In addition, the delegation also tested the data and updated the software of the BeiDou Ground Station in Bangkok, which laid a better foundation for building CORS station, popularizing BeiDou applications and promoting relevant industry development, etc.